Print Balot 13 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tall, monoline handwritten print with slender strokes and a gently uneven rhythm. Letterforms are narrow with generous vertical proportions, rounded terminals, and slight wobble that preserves a drawn-by-hand character. Curves are open and simplified, counters stay small and clean, and spacing is lightly irregular, producing a lively texture without becoming messy. Numerals follow the same lean, simplified construction, keeping the overall color light and consistent.
This font works well for short to medium text where an informal, hand-drawn voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, children’s materials, lifestyle packaging, labels, quotes, and social graphics. It is particularly effective at larger sizes where the delicate strokes and tall proportions can breathe.
The tone is informal and approachable, with a playful, whimsical charm that feels personal and lightly quirky. Its thin strokes and buoyant proportions give it an airy, upbeat presence suited to friendly messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, upright handwritten printing—clean enough for readability while retaining small inconsistencies that signal authenticity. Its narrow, tall build suggests a goal of fitting more characters into a line while keeping a light, playful texture.
Capitals are especially tall and slightly elastic in width, which adds personality in headlines but can create a gently uneven cadence in longer lines. The lowercase maintains clear distinctions between similar shapes (such as i/j and n/m) through simple, handwritten cues like dots and soft joins.